Kids have been attacked by an "unleashed and unmuzzled XL bully dog" in a Wandsworth park.

Police were first called to Burns Road's Latchmere Recreation Ground at 11.30am on February 2.

A witness had said that they had seen a dog, which they reported to be an XL bully, attack a group of children at the park.

Police found the children with minor injuries, but the dog and its owner had already left the park.

The dog was allegedly not on a lead and did not have a muzzle at the time of the attack.

"We understand this will be very worrying for local residents but I would like to reassure you that we are working hard to locate the dog and its owner," officers said.

The dog owner is described by police as a black male aged 25-35 in a black tracksuit, Canada goose jacket, and Nike trainers.

The animal is grey with tan features.

Officers ask anyone with any relevant information to call 101, quoting CAD 2864/2Feb, message via X @MetCC, or anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

A spokesperson for Metropolitan Police said: “Police were called at around 11:30hrs on Friday, 2 February, by a member of the public who said they had seen a dog, believed to be an XL bully, attack some children in Latchmere Recreation Ground, Burns Road, SW11.

“Police attended the scene within a few minutes and found the children, who were all safe but had received some minor injuries.

“The dog, who was not on the lead and was not wearing a muzzle at the time of the attack, had already left the park with its owner.

“We understand this will be very worrying for local residents but I would like to reassure you that we are working hard to locate the dog and its owner.

“The owner of the dog is believed to be a black male aged between 25-35 years.

“He was wearing a black tracksuit, a black Canada goose jacket with a white fur hood and black, Nike trainers.

“The dog was grey with tan features.

“We encourage anyone who has any information to get in touch by calling 101 and quoting CAD 2864/2Feb.

“You can also post on X @MetCC or contact us anonymously via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”